South Boston

South Boston, most popularly known as Southie, is a densely populated neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. South Boston left its mark on history as the site of George Washington's fortified positions during the Siege of Boston in 1775-6 during the American Revolutionary War, as well as for it being the setting of the Boston busing desegregation of 1974-1988. Southie was traditionally an Irish working-class neighborhood ever since the Irish migrated to Boston due to the Irish Potato Famine, but it became increasingly desirable among young professionals and families who were attracted to the area's sense of community and quick access to downtown and public transportation. The area was gentrified, and the median age shifted to 32. In 2010, South Boston had a population of 35,200 people, with 79.2% being white, 8.3% Hispanic, 5.7% African-American, 4.8% Asian, 1.4% multiracial, and .6% others.